Plumbing Cost Guides
What it costs to fix or replace the pipes and water systems behind your walls.
9 guides. We check the prices against 2026 sources (see how we get our numbers). To compare every project, see the cost index.
How Much Does Drain Cleaning Cost?
Drain cleaning costs $150 to $500 in 2026. Most people pay about $250. Compare a sink clog with a main sewer line and see what repeat clogs mean.
$150 – $500How Much Does It Cost to Pump a Septic Tank?
Septic tank pumping costs $250 to $600 in 2026. Most people pay about $400. See cost by tank size, how often to pump and what raises the price.
$250 – $600How Much Does It Cost to Install a Toilet?
A new toilet costs $250 to $800 installed in 2026, and most people pay about $450. See cost by toilet type and the hidden floor damage to check for.
$250 – $800How Much Does It Cost to Install a Sump Pump?
Installing a sump pump costs $650 to $2,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $1,200. See why a battery backup is the add-on worth paying for.
$650 – $2,000How Much Does a Water Softener Cost?
A water softener costs $800 to $3,500 installed in 2026. Most people pay about $1,500. Compare salt and salt-free systems and what they cost to keep up.
$800 – $3,500How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Well Pump?
Replacing a well pump costs $1,500 to $4,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $1,900. See why a deeper well costs more and what a new pressure tank adds.
$1,500 – $4,000How Much Does a Septic System Cost?
A new septic system costs $3,000 to $20,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $8,000. See why your soil decides the price and how to make the system last.
$3,000 – $20,000How Much Does Sewer Line Replacement Cost?
Replacing a sewer line costs $3,000 to $12,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $5,500. Compare digging with no-dig methods, and why a camera check comes first.
$3,000 – $12,000How Much Does It Cost to Repipe a House?
Repiping a house costs $4,000 to $15,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $7,500. Compare plastic PEX and copper pipe, and see why slab homes cost more.
$4,000 – $15,000